Marinated Shrimp & Succotash Toasts

marinated shrimp & succotash toasts

Looking for a great quick dinner that has plenty of  “chewy protein” as my wife calls it, and fresh veggies?  You don’t even have to turn on the stove for this satisfying veggie-packed dinner.  The prep time is almost not worth mentioning, and the leftovers are awesome for a quick snack the next day with or without the toast.

This (almost) no-cook dinner is a dream on a hot summer day or when you just want a super-quick meal. Your key players are already-cooked shrimp and jarred pesto. Then all that’s left to do is slice and chop some vegetables. A quick marinade enhances the shrimp which is then tossed with a mixture of cherry tomatoes, fresh corn, thawed frozen edamame, and roasted red peppers, for a play on the Southern classic succotash. A schmear of basil pesto on toasted sourdough bread anchors the vibrant, veggie-packed mixture in this easy, summery toast recipe.

Prep Time:  15 mins
Total Time:  25 mins
Servings:  4
 

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. cooked shrimp, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup) Pro Tip: spend the time and buy fresh and spend 5 minutes and cook them-the flavor is worth it) 

  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion (from 1 onion)

  • 1/4 cup white vinegar

  • 1/2 tsp. grated garlic (from about 1 clove) 

  • 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided 

  • 1 1/2 cups (about 8 oz.) halved cherry tomatoes

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 2 to 3 ears)

  • 1 1/2 cups shelled frozen edamame, thawed

  • 3/4 cup drained and chopped jarred roasted red bell peppers (from a 16-oz. jar)

  • 1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto (such as Gotham Greens or Rana)

  • 8 1/2-in.-thick slices rustic sourdough bread, toasted 

  • 1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves 

Directions

  1. Stir together shrimp, onion, vinegar, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, corn, edamame, bell peppers, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. 

  2. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on each toast. Top each with 3/4 cup shrimp mixture. Garnish with basil. 

 
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